Family Vacation Time: Local Tourist Attractions
Wednesday May 31, 2006
Most kids are out of school by now (my youngest son still has two weeks of school left, but my older two sons are done) and many families are planning ... Read More
Summertime Bathroom Tips
Saturday May 27, 2006
With the warmer weather the kids are spending more time outside playing so showers and baths become more frequent. It becomes harder to keep the bathroom clean and fresh. ... Read More
Kids Mowing the Lawn
Thursday May 25, 2006
A common question many parents have is how old their child should be before mowing the lawn. Last summer, Babs asked, "My son will be 8 this summer, and while ... Read More
Keep 'em Cool: Snow Cone Maker
Tuesday May 23, 2006
A snow cone maker can be a fun and inexpensive way to keep your kids cool this summer. My sons have already been using their snow cone maker quite often ... Read More
Family Camping Trip
Saturday May 20, 2006
My family has always enjoyed camping and our first camping trip of the summer is usually on Memorial Day weekend. One of the biggest challenges while camping is cooking without ... Read More
Memorial Day With Your Family
Wednesday May 17, 2006
Although it has already been over 100 degrees F. here in the desert Southwest where I live, I still can't believe it's almost the end of May and the Memorial ... Read More
Strawberry Ice: Ice Cream Maker Recipe
Monday May 15, 2006
I made this recipe for Strawberry Ice last night in my electric ice cream maker and it was a big hit with my family. My youngest son, Kevin, had six ... Read More
Too Much Laundry!
Saturday May 13, 2006
As my three sons get older I definitely have more laundry. And it seems like no matter how many loads I do during the week, I always have a mountain ... Read More
Top 8 No-Bake Dessert Recipes
Thursday May 11, 2006
If your kids want to make a special dessert for Mother's Day, but you don't want them using the oven, then here are some no-bake dessert recipes. One of my ... Read More
Mother's Day Gift Ideas: Kitchen Gadgets
Tuesday May 9, 2006
Mother's Day will be here very soon and, while not all moms like getting kitchen accessories for gifts, I really like getting slightly unsual gadgets for my kitchen. ... Read More
Guilt and the Stay-at-Home Parent
Saturday May 6, 2006
Unfortunately, guilt is one of the natural by-products of being a parent. Since we all want the absolute best for our children, we are naturally plagued with guilty feelings that ... Read More
Quick Dinner Recipes for Your Family
Thursday May 4, 2006
Now that spring is here, it seems like our nights are more hectic than ever. Some nights I don't even have a chance to start dinner until after 8:00 or ... Read More
Money Saving Tips for Your Home
Tuesday May 2, 2006
With gasoline costing so much lately, I've been trying to find ways to cut back on other monthly expenses. Here are some money-saving tips our readers have shared for cutting ... Read More